Admissions Specialist - 81346

About the role

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society."

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to current and prospective students through email, phone, and in-person interactions.
• Aid newly admitted students with admissions requirements, including residency documentation, placement, and program prerequisites, and offer clear next-step guidance.
• Evaluate incoming transfer credit for course equivalency and communicate results to students and advisors.
• Process outgoing transcripts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA and institutional policies.
• Process admissions documents, residency forms, and other required materials.
• Ensure data integrity within the student information system and support continuous improvement of admissions workflows.
• Assist with graduation application processing and verification of degree requirements.
• Support commencement planning and logistics, including communication with graduates and coordination of related tasks.
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure a smooth and student-centered graduation experience.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support admissions and student services operations.

Requirements

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret academic records.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with student information systems and standard office software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in admissions, records, or student services within higher education.
• Knowledge of transcript evaluation practices and transfer credit policies.
• Familiarity with FERPA regulations.

Skills

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret academic records.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with student information systems and standard office software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.

Benefits

St Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.